James Maddison and Angus Gunn were among the England under-21s players to appear as special guests at Norfolk County FA’s Volunteers’ Awards evening at Sprowston Manor on September 7.

They appeared alongside Demarai Gray of Leicester City, Dominic Solanke of Liverpool and Lewis Cook of Bournemouth at the event.

The audience were not only treated to a Q&A session with Gunn and Maddison but another with manager Aidy Boothroyd in what was an insight into both the Young Lions’ Camp and his recent experiences at the World Cup working with Gareth Southgate in Russia.

A charity raffle and auction was held, raising over £1,300 with the proceeds being donated to Community Sports Foundation, Norfolk FA’s new charity partner, and specifically towards the funding of Phase 2 of The Nest. Norfolk FA’s Banking Partners Barclays, who were also present on the evening, matched the funds raised to reach a total of £2,742.

Norfolk County FA's awards evening in full swing. Special guests were Demerai Gray, Dominic Solanke, Lewis Cook, Angus Gunn and James Maddison.

Norfolk FA Chief Executive, Gavin Lemmon said “The hard working volunteers that give up their time every week to guarantee our game continues to flourish are the real heroes of Norfolk football.”

The award winners were:

The FA Charter Standard Club of the Year: Horsford FC

Coach of the Year: Ben Woodruff (Tasburgh United FC)

Grounds Team of the Year: Aylsham FC – Jeff Lake

The FA Charter Standard League of the Year: Norfolk Combined Youth Football League